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Islington 1863

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington, Parish of St Mary]

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TABLE IV.

HOUSES INSPECTED AND SANITARY IMPROVEMENTS EFFECTED,

From March 26th, 1863, to April 2nd, 1864.

West Sub-District.East Sub-District.Total.
Number of Houses inspected464292756
DrainsConstructed4771118
Improved or repaired130155285
Traps fixed199224423
CesspoolsAbolished452772
Cleansed or disinfected1...1
Privies and Water ClosetsPan, trap, and water supply furnished312354
Pan and trap only furnished10515
Water supply furnished84116200
Dust-BinsConstructed395594
Repaired and covers adapted9167158
Surface Drains and Pavement of YardsConstructed27274
Relaid9183174
General Water SupplyjNew receptacle provided331245
Receptacle repaired and cleansed3963102
Water supply provided...55
Other ImprovementsHouses generally repaired275481
,, cleansed or limewashed130139269
,, ventilated3710
Overcrowding abated272053
Illegal use of underground Rooms for sleeping discontinued132033